About
The Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication SpecialistsOur Story
Established in 1994 to provide a quality sheet metal fabrication service to a variety of industries, Catten Industries is proudly owned and operated by Ian and Latinka Cubitt and their family.
With extensive experience in the sheet metal trade, producing quality metal products and with a lifelong knowledge of systems and innovation. Together, they lead a team of dedicated employees providing “Sheetmetal solutions from concept to completion”.
Our Australian company operates from the East of Melbourne’s industrial heartland, Bayswater, Victoria from a modern factory of 2,564 square metres (27.598 square feet). We service many different industries including Building, Electrical & Electronics (Including switchboards), Transport, Shopfitting / Display / Point of Sale, Communications, Furniture, Material handling, General Engineering and Defence. In fact if you require anything manufactured out of metal, Catten Industries have the experience and knowledge to work with you to provide a solution for all of your metal requirements.
Catten Industries is a Precision Sheetmetal Manufacturer of many different products for many different industries. Our sheet-metal facility incorporates a dedicated engineering team who can assist with the design and development, managing projects by our motto: “Sheetmetal solutions from concept to completion” with the right machinery, operated by highly skilled staff who maintain the highest standards of metal work for all of your needs.
Our Vision
Catten Industries vision is to be at the forefront in Sheetmetal supply and manufacturing in Australasia.
We plan to do this by being fully transparent with customers/suppliers and providing total communication, ensuring that Catten delivers a quality product on our agreed delivery commitment.
Catten is committed to safe work practices and complying with statutory and regulatory requirements, including having a “green” policy and awareness of our impact on the environment.
To achieve the above goals in an environment of quality awareness and safe work practices, we have implemented our Quality Management System conforming to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
Catten Management is committed to maintaining this quality system and will regularly review it to improve its effectiveness in meeting customers’ and stakeholders’ needs.
Our Partnerships and Affiliations
The Australian Industry & Defence Network Incorporated (AIDN) is the peak industry association for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) wishing to do business in the Defence and Security sectors.
The Australian Industry Group is a not-for-profit association that was created to assist Australian industry to become more competitive on a domestic and International front.
Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is the peak national body, based in Melbourne Australia, that represents the interests of manufacturing technology suppliers and users within the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing sector.
Catten Industries have Implemented an efficient and effective Quality Management System (QMS) through Global Mark promoting customer confidence in our systems, allowing for clear internal communication and assisting your business and ours in achieving key goals and objectives.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) is a business network that introduces Australian and New Zealand companies to projects large and small.
South East Business Networks (SEBN) is a business networking initiative of the City of Greater Dandenong for companies in the South East region.
It aims to bring people together to strengthen manufacturing knowledge and capability in the South East region of Melbourne.
SEMMA is a peak industry group representing more than 200 leading manufacturers based in South East Melbourne.
The newly formed SIA committee is made up of a number of industry owners, suppliers and service providers. We are the voice for our industry.
The Executive Connection is the world’s leading international network of chief executive and business owners who meet regularly in groups of 16 to share their experience, learn from expert speakers and address business issues & opportunities.